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Australia a 'regional private wealth hotspot': Preqin

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
... wealth investors for alternatives," the report said. Indicative of this embrace, Franklin Templeton launched its first alternative investments fund for Australian retail investors in August 2023. The report said as a result, managers should be aware ...

Longreach hires Channel Capital sales lead, launches advisory firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
... Equities, which was taken over by Bell Financial Group, and Citi. King said: "There is increasing demand for high-quality alternative investment solutions across the region, with particular focus now on the 'alpha' sources within alternative ...

NGS Super to cut insurance premiums

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024
NGS Super will adjust its insurance costs, resulting in lower premiums for more than 97% of its members, from October 1. The super fund noted, however, that a "small group of members" will experience an increase in costs. On average, its members will ...

HMC Capital sees earnings soar 57%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... five years ago. "The past 12 months has been HMC establish three major new platforms. HMC is now a truly diversified alternative asset manager with scalable platforms in real estate, private equity, private credit, energy transition and digital infrastructure," ...

Channel Capital launches European Private Credit Fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
... adding to portfolio diversification. "The European private credit market is rapidly growing, driven by the demand for alternative financing sources, creating a dynamic environment for investors," he said. He added that the West Street European Private ...

ART appoints chief financial officer, promotes managers

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024
Australian Retirement Trust will welcome a new chief financial officer in October. It comes as the fund also adds three new leadership positions to its investments function. Phil Fraser will take over as chief financial officer on October 1, replacing ...

Local private debt funds' growth potential 'remains strong': Preqin

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
Although fundraising for APAC private debt funds has faced challenges in recent years, Preqin says the market is "ripe with opportunities." Fund managers that overcome challenges related to investor perception and risk management can succeed in the ...

Russell Investments appoints global head of alternatives

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2024
... markets into the firm's solutions business to deliver more efficient diversification, as well as expand the firm's alternative capabilities. Parra will be based in the New York office and serve as a member of the firm's operating committee. "Ayesha's ...

UK regulators propose framework for workplace pension schemes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
UK regulators have proposed rules for a new 'Value for Money' framework for default workplace defined contribution pension schemes, which has been likened to an "evolved version" of the APRA performance test. The joint framework, developed by the Financial ...

Assembly Funds Management seeks $100m

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
Assembly Funds Management (AFM), backed by the Lowy family, is seeking to raise about $100 million in re-opening its second property fund. Australian Diversified Property Fund 2 (ADPF2) is rattling the tin for the second time after it completed its ...